The Israel Defense Force (IDF) did not immediately comment on the reports. Syrian air defence "intercepted the missiles and shot down one of the jets", it added. On Jan. 5, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor group said that 77 rebels were killed during the week-long battles in Harasta. A statement released on the military's Facebook page said that the small drones were destroyed before they could lead to any casualties or material damage.

In a 1999 television interview when he said he was thinking about running for president the following year (although he did not), Trump declared, "Oprah would always be my first choice" for a running mate, adding, "she's brilliant" and "a very exceptional woman".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that there is a huge change in perception about India in the last 3-4 years of his government's ruling at the Centre. He also pointed how people in India feel proud even if an Indian-origin person file a nomination paper to fight election in another country. As many as 124 Members of Parliament and 17 mayors from 23 countries are participating in this conference.

But she added, according to a transcript released by her office, that "there's an argument for choosing someone outside the circle". "She would most likely float above President Trump's bombast - coming across as positive and reasonable".

The Hmeimim and Tartus bases continue to operate normally, the ministry said. More than 40 Russian military personnel died in Syria since Moscow launched a campaign of air strikes in September 2015, in many cases using Hmeimim as a base.

He said that till reports last came in, two of the hiding terrorists were neutralised by the security forces. The victims were identified as Muhammad Furhan and Muhammad Farhan, both local militants. Two militants have killed so far in the ongoing encounter. With militancy, especially home grown, on rise, security forces have launched a massive operation to flush out the ultras.

A Victoria police spokesperson confirmed a 54-year-old man was arrested and released on Tuesday following last week's raids. Detectives attended the Rouse Street address at 9.30am on Friday (5 Dec). Thompson earlier denied his home had been raided when contacted by Fairfax Media. Thompson was fined $30,000 for his role, although he later filled in for Hird in 2014 while the Essendon coach served an AFL suspension.

Initial reports had suggested that the U.S. was considering an adjustment to the H-1B policy that granted extensions to the visa if the visa holders had been accepted for permanent residency "Green Card". The US grants 85,000 non-immigrant H-1B visas every year - 65,000 to foreigners hired overseas and 20,000 to foreigners enrolled in advanced degree courses in US schools and colleges.

There was also a presentation on the implementation status of decisions taken during the last three years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi told police and security agencies that "highest priority" should be given to dealing with cybersecurity threats and technology could be used to pinpoint problem areas of radicalization of youth.

London Fire Brigade said the blaze was "significant": "The fire completely destroyed the single-storey building". Smoke billowed across northwestern parts of the capital while nearly 100 firefighters tackled the fire near the Brent Cross shopping centre.

There are no reports of any injuries. The five-storey building was undergoing a £33m programme of works to become the new home for Bristol University's School of Mathematics. "There were no hazardous materials involved", the spokesperson continued. "Building being totally refurbished for Maths". An investigation will be launched in due course, they added.

Barun Thakur, the father of deceased Pradhuman, welcomed the order and said he was satisfied with the verdict. The additional district sessions court J S Kundu even provided alternative names to be used in reportage on the case: the juvenile suspect is to be referred to as "Bholu", the Class II student who was murdered is to be called "Prince" and the school where both of them studied is simply "Vidyalalya".

Widnes says Ottio "developed a sudden health issue whilst training" on Sunday. "To receive this tragic news is heart-breaking". "All of us saw at the World Cup the incredible gifts that Kato had, and his potential to forge a great career in rugby league", Widnes head coach Denis Betts said.

Police said the attack was "unprovoked" as the dog grabbed the infant by her face as she played feet away from her father. A 1-year-old girl was being mauled by the family dog. "She's very good. The dogs always got along with her, so I don't know what happened". Local police said they are investigating Sunday's incident. She was transported to the Falmouth Hospital by ambulance, and subsequently to a Boston area hospital by LifeFlight helicopter.

Iran's leaders have often warned about the dangers of a "cultural invasion", and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei voiced outrage in 2016 over the "teaching of the English language spreading to nursery schools". The state's High Education Council decreed that English lessons were "against laws and regulations". President Hassan Rouhani said today every Iranian should be free to criticise officials and has resisted calls from hardline clerics to block access to social media and ...

But Australian Open director Craig Tiley said on Monday: "It's unfortunate "Vika" is unable to travel to Australia this year". After she struggled with a foot injury in 2014 and 2015, Azarenka made an impressive comeback in 2016, winning titles in Brisbane, Indian Wells, and Miami, and reaching the quarter-final at the Australian Open .

The CDC says it is unable to recommend whether people should avoid a particular food while the source of the outbreak is still under investigation. The CDC says because the E. coli O157:H7 illnesses", the FDA spokesman said Tuesday. "As with all outbreak investigations our role is to identify the source of the food (s) the CDC identifies through case interviews and other evidence to identify what was commonly eaten among the people who became ill, and determine whether it is linked to ...